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WASHINGTON— Here are some things to know about public opinion on gun laws from a new AP-GfK poll: MORE FAVOR STRICTER LAWS Fifty-eight of Americans now think gun laws should be made stricter, while 27 percent think they should be ...

BUFFALO — A judge has denied bail for a western New York man accused of attempting to support terrorism by buying combat gear, making overseas trips and declaring his allegiance online to the Islamic State group. A federal judge on ...

The chair of the Judicial Conference Criminal Law Committee has written a letter in support of Congress’ efforts “to review and ameliorate the deleterious and unwanted consequences spawned by mandatory minimum sentencing provisions.” The letter, available at http://news.uscourts.gov, was written ...

ALBANY — A new poll shows more New Yorkers support “hydrofracking” than oppose it, with support more common in downstate regions. A Siena College poll of registered voters found 42 percent support hydrofracking, which involves injecting a well with millions ...

Assemblyman Bill Reilich, R-Greece, is encouraging New Yorkers to “shop small” on Saturday, Nov. 24, also known as Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. “As a small businessman, I know this is a great concept ...

President Barack Obama has voiced support for legislation that would make it illegal for employers and employment agencies to unfairly discriminate against unemployed job seekers. The measure, the Fair Employment Opportunity Act ...

The Advocacy Center has recognized the law firm of Faraci Lange LLP with its 2011 Corporate Support Award. The award, for demonstrating outstanding support to The Advocacy Center, was presented Saturday during a ceremony ...